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McWhirter - Bridges Family

Chapter 14
Charles Pitts "Charley" McWhirter, Jr.

of
Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois



             Charles “Charley” McWHIRTER, born 10 Ju1 1874, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, son of Charles Pitts and Rebecca (HAMMER) McWHIRTER (See Chapter 7). He died 19 Dec 1947. He is buried in Martin Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Charley married Pearl WILLIAMS 26 Jun 1898, Marion County, Illinois. He was 23 and she was 17 when they married. She was born 14 Oct 1881, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Christopher Columbus and Mary (TAYLOR) WILLIAMS. Pearl was a twin. Her twin sister was Nettie (WILLIAMS) GEORGE. Pearl died 10 Aug 1974. She is buried in Martin Cemetery. (Columbus was the son of Ransom Green and Sarah Elizabeth (WILLIAMS) WILLIAMS. Ransom was born 1833, Wilson County, Tennessee, son of Roger and Priscilla (KING) WILLIAMS. Wilson County, Tennessee is where the McWhirter Family came from.)
    They lived most of their lives in Foster Township where they raised their fifteen children.
    On 5 Jan 1920, the census show Charles (46) and Pearl (38) McWHIRTER living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children Lessie age 18; Opal age 16; Wilford age 15; Milford age 14; Noah age 12; Carl age 11; Bessie age 10; Ralph age 8; Mary age 6; and Dorothy age 2. Charley was a farmer. He owned his home with a morgage.
    On 1 May 1930, the census shows Charles (52) and Pearl (48) McWHIRTER living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children Dorothy age 12; Morris age 10; and Ruth age 8. Charles was 24 and Pearl was 17 when they were married. Charles was a farmer. He owned his home.

Children of Charles and Pearl (WILLIAMS) McWHIRTER:

1. Cleveland "Cleve" McWHIRTER, born 10 Jan 1899, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Cleve married 1st Ruth GREENWALT.
    Cleve married 2nd Lena DORRIS.
    Cleve married 3rd Florence (OSBORN) (REECE) BASSETT.
    (See #1 following)

2. Cecil McWHIRTER, born Jan 1900 and died young.

3. Leslie "Lessie" McWHIRTER, born 5 Sep 1901, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. He died 4 Ju11974.
    Leslie married Mildred SULLENS.

4. Opal McWHIRTER, born 5 Dec 1902, Alma, Marion County, Illinois.
    Opal married Basil SULLENS.
    (See #4 following)

5. Wilford McWHIRTER, born 1903. Live in Wheaton, Illinois, near Chicago.
    Wilford married Dorothy Alice KAISER.
    (See #5 following)

6. Milford McWHIRTER, born 1 Feb 1905, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Milford married Melita ANDERSON.
    (See #6 following)

7. Noah McWHIRTER, born 26 Jan 1907, Marion County, Illinois. He died Friday, 7 Apr 1994, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois. He was a farmer. He never married. He was living in Patoka at the time of his death. He had also lived in Centralia. Buried at Martin Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.

8. Carl McWHIRTER, born 1908, Marion County, Illinois. Lived in Dayton, Ohio. He died after 1986, when his brother, Cleve, died and before 1994 when his brother, Noah, died.

9. Bessie McWHIRTER, born 9 Aug 1910, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Bessie married Raymond "Ray" STALCUP.
    (See #9 following)

10. Ralph McWHIRTER, born 25 Dec 1911, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    (See #10 following)

11. Mary McWHIRTER, born 1913, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Mary married Glenn WHITFORD.
    (See #11 following)

12. Charles Thomas McWHIRTER, born Nov. 16, 1915, Marion County, Illinois. He died Nov. 16, 1918, Marion County, Illinois. When he died, he left a father, mother, 11 sisters and brothers. Burial in Martin Cemetery.

13. Dorothy M. McWHIRTER, born 22 Aug 1917, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Dorothy married Keith ANDERSON.
    (See #13 following)

14. Morris E. McWHIRTER, born 22 Nov 1919, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. He died 26 Oct 1972, Los Angeles, California. Buried in Martin Cemetery.

15. Ruth McWHIRTER, born 28 Jun 1921, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. She died 23 Dec 2002, Twin Willows Nursing Home, Salem, Illinois. She lived in Hollywood, California before moving back to Salem. She had been an accountant and bookkeeper in Hollywood. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Buried in Martin Cemetery.




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#1
Cleveland McWhirter

of
Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois

Cleveland "Cleve" McWHIRTER, born 10 Jan 1899, Tonti Township, Marion County, Illinois, son of Charles and Pearl (WILLIAMS) McWHIRTER. He died 26 Feb 1986, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
    Cleve married 1st Ruth GREENWALT 25 Jul 1918, Marion County, Illinois. He was 19 and she was 18 when they married. She was born 17 Oct 1900. She died Wednesday, 13 Nov 1918 and is buried in Martin Cemetery.
    Cleve married 2nd Lena DORRIS 28 Oct 1919, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. She was born 18 Aug 1898, Tonti Township, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of James Thomas and Hattie (McWHIRTER) DORRIS (See Chapter 4, 8-2). Lena died 16 Oct 1962.
    Cleve married 3rd married Florence (OSBORN) (REECE) BASSETT 5 Feb 1964. She was the widow of Otto V. REECE and James Arnold BASSETT (See Chapter 17). Florence was born 28 Jan 1899, daughter of James and Mary (SULLENS) OSBORNE and granddaughter of Jesse and Frances Elizabeth (McWHIRTER) SULLENS (See Chapter 6). She died 13 Aug 1983.
    Cleve went to Green Ridge Schoool in Foster Township.
    Cleve was known for well "Witching." Cleve and and Lena were members of the Kinmundy Christian Church. Cleve was a farmer. His home was on the south end of what is now Mona Road in Foster Township. Buried at Martin Cemetery.
    On 24 Apr 1930, the census shows Cleveland (31) and Lena (31) McWHIRTER living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children: Paul McWHIRTER age 9, born IL, born IL; Fleta McWHIRTER age 7, born IL; Wanda McWHIRTER age 5, born IL; Alene McWHIRTER age 3 years and 6 months, born IL; and Charles T. McWHIRTER age 6 months, born IL. Also with them was Lena's widowed father, James T. DORRIS age 66.
    Written by Cleve's granddaughter, Kim EASTON ORRELL, "Grandpa was a very kind man. He always took care of Noah for as long as I remember. Noah lived at the old home place until he was unable to live by himself. Grandpa made sure he had everything he needed and wanted."
    Cleve was a member of the Kinmundy Christian Church.

Children of Cleveland and Lena (DORRIS) McWHIRTER:

1-1. Paul Laverne McWHIRTER, born 10 May 1920, Minonk, Woodford County, Illinois.
    Paul married Bessie ALDRICH.
    (See #1-1 following)

1-2. Kenneth L. McWHIRTER, born 29 Jul 1921. Died 18 Feb 1925.

1-3. Fleta McWHIRTER.
    Fleta married Bill SMITH.
    (See #1-3 following)

1-4. Wanda McWHIRTER, born 27 Aug 1924.
    (See #1-4 following)

1-5. Helen Alene McWHIRTER, born 5 Sep 1926, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Alene married H. Halden HILL.
    (See #1-5 following)

1-6. Charles Thomas McWHIRTER, born 14 Oct 1929. He died 14 Aug 1957. (SGT 5001 Area SUC Unit WWII... Note: This must be the Korean War. He was too young to be in WW2.)

1-7. Doretha Irene "Dorothy" McWHIRTER, born 29 Dec 1933.
    Dorothy married Robert CRANE.
    (See #1-7 following)

1-8. Martha Frances McWHIRTER, born 19 Jul 1937.
    Martha married Kenneth Earl "Kenny" EASTON.
    (See #1-8 following)




#1-1
Paul L. McWhirter

of
Marion County, Illinois

Paul Laverne McWHIRTER, born 10 May 1920, Minonk, Woodford County, Illinois, son of Cleveland and Lena (DORRIS) McWHIRTER. Paul died 17 Nov 2000, Salem Township Hospital, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Burial in Martin Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Paul married Bessie Margaret ALDRICH 27 Apr 1946, Grace Methodist Church, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. She was born 7 Mar 1922, Alma, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Jess and Hazel (GAMMON) ALDRICH. Bessie died 30 Jun 1999, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Burial in Martin Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    On 24 Sep 1941, Paul enlisted into the United States Army at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was single and weighed 108 pounds. He was said to have had a grammar school education. This was World War 2.
    Paul was a retired mixer from Wheaton Plastics in Centralia.
    He was a member of the Patoka American Legion and the Centralia VFW.

Children of Paul L. and Bessie (ALDRICH) McWHIRTER:

1-1-1. Margaret Marie McWHIRTER, born 3 Jun 1948, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
    Margaret married Tom GERRISH.
    (See #1-1-1 following)

1-1-2. Burl David McWHIRTER, born 21 Feb 1950, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Twin of Earl.
    Burl married Florence FOREHAND.
    (See #1-1-2 following)

1-1-3. Earl Laverne McWHIRTER, born 21 Feb 1950, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Twin of Burl.
    Earl married 1st Vicky Lee MEYER.
    Earl married 2nd Lorraine/Lorene COX.
    (See #1-1-3 following)

1-1-4. Rena Kay McWHIRTER, born 23 Jan 1956, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
    Rena married ___?___ BRANSON.
    (See #1-1-4 following)

1-1-5. Richard Cleve McWHIRTER, born 4 Sep 1957, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
    Richard married Emma ROBERTS Apr 1983.
    In 1999, at the death of his mother, Richard was living in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    In 2000, at the death of his father, Richard was living in Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

1-1-6. Paul Dean McWHIRTER, born 12 Nov 1961, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
    Married Mary _____?____.
    (See #1-1=6 following)

1-1-7. Mark Dewayne McWHIRTER, born 1 Nov 1963, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
    (See #1-1-7 following)




#1-1-1
Margaret Marie McWhirter Gerrish

of
California and Colorado

Margaret Marie McWHIRTER, born 3 Jun 1948, Salem, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Paul L. and Bessie (ALDRICH) McWHIRTER.
    Margaret married Thomas "Tom" GERRISH 2 Sep 1967, Patoka, Marion County, Illinois. He was born 5 Apr 1946, Patoka, Marion County, Illinois.
    In 1999, at the death or her mother, Margaret was living in Turlock, California.
    In 2000, at the death of her father, Margaret was living in Evans, Colorado.

Children of Thomas and Margaret Marie (McWHIRTER) GERRISH:

1-1-1-1. Travis Lee GERRISH, born 16 Nov 1969, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois.

1-1-1-2. Tracey Lynn GERRISH, born 3 Dec 1971, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois.




#1-1-2
Burl David McWhirter

of
Knoxville, Tennessee

Burl David McWHIRTER, born 21 Feb 1950, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Twin of Earl. Son of Paul L. and Bessie (ALDRICH) McWHIRTER.
    Burl married Florence FOREHAND 29 Dec 1968, Patoka, Marion County, Illinois. She is the daughter of Leo FOREHAND.
    Burl lived in Corryton and later Knoxville, Tennessee.
    Florence was living in Greenville, Tennessee at the time of Shannon’s death.

Children of Burl David and Florence (FOREHAND) McWHIRTER:

1-1-2-1. Burl David McWHIRTER, born 23 Jul 1969, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
    David married Malinda Kay ___?___. She was born Sep 1971.
    Lived in Rogersville, Tennessee.

1-1-2-2. Shannon Alan McWHIRTER, born 10 Jul 1973, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois. Shannon died 30 Jun 1990, Corryton, Tennessee. He died in a car accident. He was a student and employed at Burger King at his death at the age of 16. He is buried in Martin Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.

1-1-2-3. James Franklin "Jamie" McWHIRTER, born 1 Jan 1971, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
    Lived in Halls, Tennessee.

1-1-2-4. Chad Christopher McWHIRTER, born 29 Mar 1976, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.




#1-1-3
Earl Laverne McWhirter

Earl Laverne McWHIRTER, born 21 Feb 1950, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Twin of Burl. Son of Paul L. and Bessie (ALDRICH) McWHIRTER.
    Earl married 1st Vicky Lee MEYER 1 Jan 1969, Patoka, Marion County, Illinois. She was born 14 Oct 1950, daughter of Carol Gene and Mary Elizabeth (WADKINS) MEYER. Vicky's brother is Bill MEYER (See #1-1-4 following).
    Earl married 2nd Lorraine/Lorene COX, daughter of Earl, Sr. and Eva G. (SNELL) COX.
    Vicky is a psychic, living in Patoka with her 2nd husband Milt MORRIS.
    In 2003, Earl and Lorene were living in Salem, Illinois.

Daughter of Earl and Vicky Lee (MEYER) McWHIRTER:

1-1-3-1. Mary Ann McWHIRTER, born 30 Jan 1970, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
(See #1-1-3-1 following)


Left to Right: Suzi Belle Langton, Vicky (Meyer)(McWhirter) Morris and Monna (Conant) Frakes. (Monna is the granddaughter of Maggie (McWhirter) Bassett (See McWhirter-Bassett Family).




#1-1-3-1
Mary Ann McWhirter

of
Patoka, Marion County, Illinois

Mary Ann McWHIRTER, born 30 Jan 1970, daughter of Earl and Vicky Lee "Vic" (MEYER) McWHIRTER.
    Mary Ann married 1st Dwayne CARBAUGH.
    Mary Ann married 2nd Omer DESPRES, Jr.
    Mary Ann married 3rd ___?___ DONALDSON.
    Mary Ann married 4th John HINKEL.
    In 2008, Mary Ann and John are living in a nice home on the south end of Railroad Street in Patoka, Marion County, Illinois.

Children of Dwayne and Mary Ann (McWHIRTER) CARBAUGH:

1-1-3-1-1. Dustin CARBAUGH.

1-1-3-1-2. Alisha CARBAUGH.



Son of Omer, Jr. and Mary Ann (McWHIRTER) DESPRES:

1-1-3-1-3. Omer DESPRES, III.



Children of ___?___ and Mary Ann (McWHIRTER) DONALDSON:

1-1-3-1-4. Brianne DONALDSON.

1-1-3-1-5. Clinton DONALDSON.



Son of John and Mary Ann (McWHIRTER) HINKEL:

1-1-3-1-6. Austin HINKEL.




#1-1-4
Rena Kay McWhirter Kenny

Rena Kay McWHIRTER, born 23 Jan 1956, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, daughter of Paul L. and Bessie (ALDRICH) McWHIRTER.
    Rena married Lawrence KENNY 14 Apr 1974, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. He was born 27 Apr 1953, Illinois.
    Father of son Kevin is Bill MEYER who is the son of Carol Gene and Mary Elizabeth (WADKINS) MEYER. Bill is the brother of Vicky Lee MEYER (See #1-1-1 above).
    Lives in Salem.

Son of Rena McWHIRTER and William Bryant "Bill" MEYER:

1-1-4-1. Kevin Dewayne McWHIRTER, born 12 Jan 1973.
    (See #1-1-4-1 following)



Sons of Lawrence and Rena Kay (McWHIRTER) KENNY:

1-1-4-2. Edward Lee KENNY, born 12 Jan 1973.

1-1-4-3. Jerry William KENNY, born 3 Jun 1977.




#1-1-4-1
Kevin Dewayne McWhirter

Kevin Dewayne McWHIRTER, born 12 Jan 1973, son of Rena McWHIRTER and William Bryant "Bill" MEYER.
    Debbie DONOHO, mother of his twins, lives in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Twins of Kevin McWHIRTER and Debbie DONOHO:

1-1-4-1-1. Micha DONOHO, born Feb 1997. She is the twin of Matthew.

1-1-4-1-2. Matthew DONOHO, born Feb 1997. He is the twin of Micha.




#1-1-6
Paul McWhirter

of
Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois

Paul McWHIRTER, born 12 Nov 1961, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, son of Paul L. and Bessie (ALDRICH) McWHIRTER.
    Paul married Mary Gaylene GOLMAN. She was born 22 Jul 1962, daughter of Geroge HOLMAN.

Child of Paul Dean and Mary Gaylene (GOLMAN) McWHIRTER:

1-1-6-1. Alisha Krystlene McWHIRTER, born 10 Jan 1983.
    Alisha married Brock OCHS.



1-1-6-2. Paul Aaron McWHIRTER, born 23 Apr 1985.
    Aaron married Amanda Danielle RINNE 12 May 2012. She is the daugher of Wayne and Ruth (MAINER) RINNE.
    In 2004, Amanda graduated from Carlyle Community High School, Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois.
    In 2005, Aaron graduated from Sandoval High School, Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois.
    On 30 Jul 2010, Amanda received her Surgical Technology degree.
    In Jun 2011, Aaron received his degree in diesel mechanics from WyoTech, Laramie, Wyoming.
    On 14 Feb 2012, The Sentinel (Centralia, Marion County, Illinois) has, "To wed May 12 - Amanda Danielle RINNE and Paul Aaron McWHIRTER are engaged to be married. Amanda is the daughter of Wayne and Ruth (MAINER) RINNE of Hoffman and the granddaugher of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.C. MAINER, the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence MASCHHOFF and the late Mr. Herbert RINNE. She graduated from Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market in Herrin with an associate degree in surgical technology in 2010. Aaron is the son of Paul and Mary McWHIRTER of Sandoval and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George HOLMAN and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul McWHIRTER. He graduated from WyoTech in Laramie, Wy., with an associate degree in diesel mechanics in Jun 2011. He is currently employed at Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon. The couple is planning a May 12 wedding." In 2012, Aaron was living in Hoffman, Clinton County, Illinois, according to his facebook page.



1-1-6-2. Andrew Nathaniel "Andy" McWHIRTER, born circa 1989.
    Andy married Erica Nicole WINEGARNER. Daughter of David and Twilla (___?___) WINEGARNER.
    In 2007, Andy graduated from Sandoval High School, Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois.
    In 2012, Andy, Erica and children were living in Junction City, Marion County, Illinois.
    On 28 Jun 2012, The Marion County Observer (Salem, Marion County, Illinois) has, "McWhirter Son - Kolten Hunter McWHIRTER was born on June 15 at 3:15 p.m. He weighted 6 lbs 15 oz and was 20 inches long. His parents are Erica Nicole and Andy Nathaniel McWHIRTER of Junction City. He was welcomed home by Khloe Breann McWHIRTER. Maternal grandparents are David WINEGARNER and Twilla WINEGARNER of Junction City. Paternal grandparents are Paul and Mary McWHIRTER of Sandoval."

    Children of Andrew Nathaniel and Erica Nicole (WINEGARNER) McWHIRTER:

    1-6-3-1. Khloe Breann McWHIRTER, born 2 Apr 2011, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.

    1-6-3-2. Kolten Hunter McWHIRTER, born 15 Jun 2012, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.




#1-1-7
Mark McWhirter

Mark McWHIRTER,, born 1 Nov 1963, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, son of Paul L. and Bessie (ALDRICH) McWHIRTER.
    Lives in Patoka, Marion County, Illinois.

Daughter of Mark McWHIRTER and Tammy ALLEN:

1-1-7-1. Ashley Nicole McWHIRTER,

       Children of Ashley Nicole McWHIRTER and Sean Michael GAUL:

       1-1-7-1-1. Charity Marie-Diamond GAUL, born 16 Jul 2005, St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
    On 18 Jul 2005, the Salem Times-Commoner has, "Ashley Nicole McWHIRTER and Sean Michael GAUL of Odin are the parents of a daughter, Charity Marie-Diamond GAUL, born at 4:42 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia. She weighed five pounds, zero ounces and was 18 inches long. "Grandparents are Tammy Allen of Salem, Richard Finley of Sandoval, Mark McWHIRTER of Patoka and Ruthann Talbert and Doyle Talbert of Salem."


       1-7-1-2. Kimberly GAUL, born circa 2007.

       1-7-1-3. Syruss GAUL, born circa 2009.


       Son of Ashley Nicole (McWHIRTER) GAUL:

       1-7-1-4. Hunter Alan McWHIRTER, born 8 Jun 2012, St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
    On 15 Jun 2012, the Salem Times-Commoner (Salem, Marion County, Illinois) has, "McWHIRTER (June 8, 2012) Ashley Nichole GAUL of Salem is the parent of a son, Hunter Alan McWHIRTER, born at 10:40 a.m. on Friday, June 8, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia. He weighed 6 poulnds, 7 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Tammy ALLEN of Salem and Mark McWHIRTER of Patoka. Hunter was welcomed home by his siblings, Charity, Kimberly and Syruss GAUL.
    On 28 Jun 2012, The Marion County Observer (Salem, Marion County, Illinois) has, "McWhirter Son - Hunter Alan McWHIRTER was born on June 8 at 10:40 a.m. He weighed 6 lbs 7 oz and was 19 inches long. His mother is Ashley Nicole GAUL of Salem. He was welcomed home by siblings Charity, Kimberly, and Syruss GAUL. Maternal grandparents are Tammy ALLEN of Salem and Mark McWHIRTER of Patoka."




#1-3
Fleta McWhirter Smith

of
Patoka, Marion County, Illinois

Fleta McWHIRTER, born 9 Apr 1923, Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Cleveland and Lena (DORRIS) McWHIRTER. Fleta died 23 Jun 2000, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Sandoval Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Fleta married Bill SMITH 9 Oct 1942. He was born 31 Aug 1923. Bill died 14 Jul 1988. His last place of residence was Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Burial in Oklahoma.
    Fleta worked in Dietary in St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
    In 1990, Fleta retired from the hospital.

Children of Bill and Fleta (McWHIRTER) SMITH:

1-3-1. Billie Rae SMITH, born 19 Nov 1948.
    Billie married Jack WATHAN.
    (See #1-3-1 following)

1-3-2. Robert Glen SMITH, born 1 Oct 1950.
    Robert married Linda CARTER.
    (See #1-3-2 following)

1-3-3. Barbara Ann SMITH, born 8 Aug 1954.
    Barbara married Wes CAIN.
    (See #1-3-3 following)




#1-3-1
Billie Rae Smith Wathan

Billie Rae SMITH, born 19 Nov 1948, daughter of Bill and Fleta (McWHIRTER) SMITH.
    Billie married Jack WATHAN.

Children of Jack and Billie Rae (SMITH) WATHAN:

1-3-1-1. Jack Leroy WATHAN, born 27 Jun 1968.

1-3-1-2. Jodi Rae WATHAN, born 19 Feb 1973.




#1-3-2
Robert Glen Smith

Robert Glen SMITH, born 1 Oct 1950, son of Bill and Fleta (McWHIRTER) SMITH.
    Robert married Linda CARTER

Sons of Robert Glen and Linda (CARTER) SMITH:

1-3-2-1. Dirck Glen SMITH, born 2 Jan 1974.

1-3-2-2. Dustin SMITH,




#1-3-3
Barbara Ann Smith Cain

Barbara Ann "Barb" SMITH, born 8 Aug 1954, daughter of Bill and Fleta (McWHIRTER) SMITH.
    Barb married Charles Wesley "Wes" CAIN. He was born 16 Jan 1942, son of William and Jenylle (HEATHER) CAIN.

Children of Charles Wesley and Barbara Ann (SMITH) CAIN:

1-3-3-1. Kevin Wesley CAIN, born 30 Apr 1973.
    Kevin married Misty Dawn ADAMS.
    (See #1-3-3-1 following)

1-3-3-2. Kelly Jo CAIN, born 2 Nov 1975.

    Daughter of Kelly Jo CAIN:

    1-3-3-2-1. Kendra Marie PARKER,



1-3-3-3. Kendall Marie CAIN, born 20 Jul 1982.




#1-3-3-1
Kevin Wesley Cain

Kevin Wesley CAIN, born 30 Apr 1973, son of Charles Wesley and Barbara Ann (SMITH) CAIN.
    Kevin married Misty Dawn ADAMS. She is the daughter of Paul and Barbara (KNIGHT) ADAMS (See Adams Family, Chapter 2, #4-3-5).

Children of Kevin Wesley and Misty Dawn (ADAMS) CAIN:

1-3-3-1-1. Shane Wesley CAIN, born 25 Nov 1997.

1-3-3-1-2. Ty CAIN, born 25 Apr 2002.

1-3-3-1-3. Wade William CAIN, born 27 Jun 2006, St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.




#1-4
Wanda McWhirter Caldwell

Wanda McWHIRTER, born 27 Aug 1924, daughter of Cleveland and Lena (DORRIS) McWHIRTER.
    Wanda married Ted W. CALDWELL 16 Aug 1944, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born 15 May 1921, Lamar, Colorado, son of Jamie and Elsie (ARNOLD) CALDWELL. Ted died 5 Dec 1998, Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois.
    A kitchen shower and charivari was held for them at the Cleve McWHIRTER home in September 1944. Elsie was the daughter of Leander F. and Effie (WALTON) ARNOLD. Leander was the son of James Anderson and Caroline (GREEN) ARNOLD. James was the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (WEBB) ARNOLD. Jonathan was the son of immigrant from England, Rev. William ARNOLD a Methodist-Episcopalian minister. Effie (WALTON) ARNOLD was the daughter of Irdell and Louisa (FOSTER) WALTON.
    Ted was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church of Marion.
    Ted was employed for over 30 years with Fabick Machinery.
    In 1983, Ted retired, as parts manager of Fabick in Marion.
    Ted loved to garden, especialy his roses. He received the "Rose Garden of the Year" award from the Marion Garden Club.
    In 2005, Wanda was living in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois with her daughter Chris.

Children of Ted and Wanda (McWHIRTER) CALDWELL:

1-4-1. Gary Wesley CALDWELL, born 2 Feb 1947.
    Gary married Sally MONDINO.
    (See #1-4-1 following)

1-4-2. Christine Ann "Chris" CALDWELL, born 8 Jun 1949.
    Chris married Harold Dean COLLIER. He was born 9 Mar 1950.
    (See #1-4-2 following)




#1-4-1
Gary Wesley Caldwell

Gary Wesley CALDWELL, born 2 Feb 1947, son of Ted and Wanda (McWHIRTER) CALDWELL.
    Gary married Sally MONDINO.

Daughter of Gary Wesley and Sally (MONDINO) CALDWELL:

1-4-1-1. Sarah MONDINO,




#1-4-2
Christine Ann Caldwell Collier

Christine Ann "Chris" CALDWELL, born 8 Jun 1949, daughter of Ted and Wanda (McWHIRTER) CALDWELL.
    Christine married Harold Dean COLLIER. He was born 9 Mar 1950.

Children of Harold Dean and Christine Ann (CALDWELL) COLLIER:

1-4-2-1. Leslie Joy COLLIER, born 17 Nov 1978.
    Leslie married Daniel Lee MULLINAX, Jr. He was born 12 Oct 1977.
    (See #1-4-2-1 following)

1-4-2-2. James "Jamie" COLLIER, born 28 Jul 1986.




#1-4-2-1
Leslie Joy Collier Mullinax

Leslie Joy COLLIER, born 17 Nov 1978, daughter of Harold Dean and Christine Ann (CALDWELL) COLLIER.
    Leslie married Daniel Lee MULLINAX, Jr. He was born 12 Oct 1977.

Son of Daniel Lee and Leslie Joy (COLLIER) MULLINAX, Jr.:

1-4-2-1-1. Kyler Blake MULLINAX, born 1 Sep 2002.




#1-5
Helen Alene McWhirter Hill

of
Patoka, Marion County, Illinois

Helen Alene McWHIRTER, born 5 Sep 1926, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Cleveland and Lena (DORRIS) McWHIRTER. She died 11 Feb 1991. Buried in Patoka Cemetery.
    Alene married H. Halden HILL 4 Oct 1944, Vernon, Marion County, Illinois. He was born 25 Apr 1925, the son of Oscar J. and Rita C. (SCHAFFITT) HILL. Halden died 9 Apr 1996. They are buried in the Patoka Cemetery.
    Halden owned and operated Hill Service Station in Patoka form 1945 to 1970. He worked at Hollywood Candy Company in Centralia. He was Water Superintendent for the Village of Patoka. He retired from Karchmer Pipe and Supply of Centralia in 1985.
    Halden was a 30-year member of the Patoka Volunteer Fire Department. Member of the Patoka Christian Church.
    Halden served in the United States Army during World War 2. He was a military policeman.
    On 7 Apr 1954, Alene and Halden were baptized at the Patoka Christian Church.
    They lived in Patoka all their lives.

Children of H. Halden and H. Alene (McWHIRTER) HILL:

1-5-1. Ruth Ann HILL, born 18 Mar 1950, Greer Hospital, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois.
    Ruth married Gary ADAMS.
    (See #1-5-1 following)

1-5-2. Jim HILL, born 30 Oct 1960, Greer Hospital, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois.
    (See #1-5-2 following)




#1-5-1
Ruth Ann Hill Adams

of
Patoka, Marion County, Illinois

Ruth Ann HILL, born .
    Ruth married Gary ADAMS 20 Dec 1968. He is the son of Lee and Jeanie ADAMS (See Adams Family, Chapter 2, #4-3-3).
    Lee ADAMS is the son of Fielding Ernest and Ruth (CARR) ADAMS. Fielding was the son of Charles M. and Eliza A. (HAWKINS) ADAMS. Charles was the son of Obediah and Jestin (DAVIS) ADAMS. Obediah was the son of Thornton and Elizabeth (CHILTON) ADAMS.

Children of Gary and Ruth Ann (HILL) ADAMS:

1-5-1-1. Stacey Ann ADAMS, born 18 Jul 1976.

1-5-1-2. Gary Lynn ADAMS, born 26 Nov 1974.
    Gary served in the United States Military.




#1-5-2
Jimmy Dean Hill

Jimmy Dean HILL, born 30 Oct 1960, Greer Hospital, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, son of H. Halden and H. Alene (McWHIRTER) HILL.
    Jimmy married Brenda ___?___
    Lives in Patoka.

Child of Jimmy Dean and Brenda (___?___) HILL:

1-5-2-1. Timothy Wayne HILL, born 17 May 1979.
    Lives in Shattuc, Clinton County, Illinois.




#1-7
Doretha Irene McWhirter Crane

of
Salem, Marion County, Illinois

Doretha Irene "Dorothy" McWHIRTER, born 29 Dec 1933, daughter of Cleveland and Lena (DORRIS) McWHIRTER.
    Dorothy married Robert CRANE 10 Nov 1951, Alma Methodist Church, Alma, Marion County, Illinois. He was born 5 Jun .
    Dorothy had one of her eyes removed on the 12 Aug 1935 when she was a baby girl.
    In 2006, Dorothy was living in Salem, Illinois.

Children of Robert and Doretha Irene (McWHIRTER) CRANE:

1-7-1. Vera W. CRANE, born 20 Nov 1952.
    Vera married Kess DYE.
    (See #1-7-1 following)

1-7-2. Patricia Kaye CRANE, born 2 Mar 1956.
    Patricia married Floyd TOCKSTEIN.
    (See #1-7-2 following)

1-7-3. Steven Dean "Steve" CRANE, born 11 Jan 1958.
    Steve married Kathryn ___?___.
    (See #1-7-3 following)




#1-7-1
Vera W. Crane Dye

Vera W. CRANE, born 20 Nov 1952, daughter of Robert and Doretha Irene (McWHIRTER) CRANE.
    Vera married Kess DYE
    In 2006, Vera was a cook at Selmaville School, near Salem, Marion County, Illinois.

Children of Kess and Vera (CRANE) DYE:

1-7-1-1. Tammy Lou DYE,

1-7-1-2. Melissa DYE,

1-7-1-3. Janet DYE,




#1-7-2
Patricia Kaye Dye Tockstein

Patricia Kaye CRANE, born 2 Mar 1956, daughter of Robert and Doretha Irene (McWHIRTER) CRANE.
    Patricia married Floyd TOCKSTEIN. He was born 1954.

Children of Floyd and Patricia (CRANE) TOCKSTEIN:

1-7-2-1. Lori TOCKSTEIN,

1-7-2-2. Troy TOCKSTEIN,




#1-7-3
Steven Dean Crane

Steven Dean "Steve" CRANE, born 11 Jan 1958, son of Robert and Doretha Irene (McWHIRTER) CRANE.
    Steve married Kathryn ___?___

Children of Steven D. and Kathryn (___?___) CRANE:

1-7-3-1. Lindsey CRANE,

1-7-3-2. Nathan CRANE,




#1-8
Martha Frances McWhirter Easton

of
Patoka, Marion County, Illinois

Martha Frances "Moe" McWHIRTER, born 19 Jul 1937, rural Patoka, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Cleveland and Lena (DORRIS) McWHIRTER.
    Martha married Kenneth Earl "Kenny" "Doc" EASTON 18 Jun 1960, Patoka Methodist Church, Patoka, Marion County, Illinois. He was born 13 Jan 1933, Patoka, Marion County, Illinois.
    In 1951, Kenny graduated from Sandoval High School.
    From 1953-1954, Kenny served in the United States Army.
    In 1955, Martha graduated from Patoka High School.
    Martha was a bookkeeper at Tabar Grain, from which she retired in 1999.
    Kenny drove a milk truck for Frank Heinzmann, along with his two brothers. He and his brothers also farmerd together.
    In Jan 2000, Kenny retired.
    In Mar 2000, Kenny sold all of his farm equipment.

Children of Kenneth Earl and Martha Frances (McWHIRTER) EASTON:

1-8-1. Kenneth Earl "Kenny" EASTON, Jr., born 28 Sep 1961, Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, Illinois.
    Kenny married Lori Renee MURFIN.
    (See #1-8-1 following)

1-8-2. Kevin Lee EASTON, born and died 29 Nov 1962, St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois. Burial in Patoka Cemetery.

1-8-3. Kimberly Gaye "Kim" EASTON, born 17 Feb 1964, St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
    Kim married Dwain Edward ORRELL.
    (See #1-8-3 following)




#1-8-1
Keneth Earl Easton, Jr.

of
Patoka, Marion County, Illinois

Kenneth Earl "Kenny" EASTON, Jr., born 28 Sep 1961, Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, Illinois, son of Kenneth Earl and Martha Frances (McWHIRTER) EASTON.
    Kenny married Lori Renee MURFIN 20 Aug 1982, Vernon, Marion County, Illinois. She was born 9 Mar 1962, St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" and Sandra Gail (CHANDLER) MURFIN.
    Sandra MURFIN is the daughter of Marvin Gail and Mary Jane (McNICOL) CHANDLER. Mary Jane is the sister of Hilda (McNICOL) ADAMS.
    Charles MURFIN is the son of Richard A. and Marguerite S. (GILLESPIE) MURFIN of Vernon, Patoka Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Kenny and Lori are both graduates of Patoka High School.
    Kenny does Drill Repair at Cambridge Industries.

Children of Kenneth Earl and Lori Renee (MURFIN) EASTON, Jr.:

1-8-1-1. Cassandra Jo EASTON, born 13 Jul 1987, Fayette County, Hospital, Vandalia, Illinois.

1-8-1-2. Eathan Earl EASTON, born 16 Oct 1991, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois.




#1-8-3
Kimberley Gaye Easton Orrell

Kimberly Gaye "Kim" EASTON, born 17 Feb 1964, St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Kenneth Earl and Martha Frances (McWHIRTER) EASTON.
    Kim married Dwain Edward ORRELL 12 May 1990, Mound Chapel Church, Fayette County, Illinois. He was born 24 Jun 1963, St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois, son of David and Carol (GRASHER) ORRELL. He was christened 31 Aug 1963, St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Sandoval, Marion County, Illinois.
    In 1981, Dwain graduated from Greenville High School, Greenville, Bond County, Illinois.
    In 1982, Kim graduaated from Patoka High School, Marion County, Illinois.
    Dwain served in the United States Navy.

Children of Dwain Edward and Kimberly Gaye (EASTON) ORRELL:

1-8-3-1. Travis Lee ORRELL, born 18 Nov 1991, St. Joseph's Hospital, Breese, Clinton County, Illinois.

1-8-3-2. Jacob Edward ORRELL, born 2 Feb 1995, St. Joseph's Hospital, Breese, Clinton County, Illinois.




#4
Opal Irene McWhirter Sullens

of
Marion County, Illinois

Opal Irene McWHIRTER, born 5 Dec 1902, Alma, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Charles and Pearl (WILLIAMS) McWHIRTER. Opal died 11 Nov 1988, Salem Township Hospital, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. Burial in Paradise Cemetery in Salem, Illinois.
    Opal married Basil SULLENS 15 Sep 1920, Marion County, Illinois (See Chapter 6, #4-1-1). She was 17 and he was 19 when they married. He was born 18 Jun 1901, Marion County, Illinois, son of Charles Henry and Dessie Elmyra (SANDERS) SULLENS (See Chapter 16). He died 16 Jun 1975, Olympia Memorial Hospital, Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington, While on vacation. Heart attack. Buried at Paradise Cemetery in Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
    Basil served in the United States Navy during World War 2.
    Basil was a member of the Kinmundy Masonic Hall.

Children of Basil and Opal Irene (McWHIRTER) SULLENS:

4-1. Russell Leoria SULLENS, born 25 May 1921, Marion County, Illinois.
    Russell married 1st Zora Mae SIMMONS.
    Russell married 2nd Norma QUAST.
    (See #4-1 following)

4-2. Ina Emogene SULLENS, born 26 Jan 1923, Marion County, Illinois.
    Emogene married William Brooks "Bill" VANCE 21 Nov 1942, Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, Missouri. He was born 5 Sep 1904, Saline, Bienville County, Louisiana.
    In 2006, Emogene had a Salem, Marion County, Illinois address.



4-3. Max Jay SULLENS, born 9 Aug 1931, Marion County, Illinois.
    Max married Mary Ellen FLYNN 8 Aug 1953, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
    In 2006, Max had an Iuka, Marion County, Illinois address.
    His wife worked for the Salem Community Bank.
    They had 8 children.

Son of Max SULLENS:

4-3-1. a son SULLENS.
    He was injured in a farming accident and is not able to walk.




#4-1
Russell Leoria Sullens

of
Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan

Russell Leoria SULLENS, born 25 May 1921, son of Basil and Opal (McWHIRTER) SULLENS. Russell married 1st Zora Mae SIMMONS1940, St. Louis, Missouri. She was born 1 Aug 1917, Marion County, Illinois.
    Russell married 2nd Norma QUAST.
    In 2007, Russell and Norma are living in Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan.

Children of Russel Leoria and Zora Mae (SIMMONS) SULLENS:

4-1-1. Robert "Bob" SULLENS,

4-1-2. Basil SULLENS.
    Basil married Janice Hope"Jan" HEADLEY.
    (See #4-1-2 following)

4-1-3. Laverne SULLENS,

4-1-4. William "Bill" SULLENS,
    Bill married 1st Cheryl HAYES. She was born 1947, Marion County, Illinois.
    Bill married 2nd ___?___ O'DELL.



Children of Russell Leoria and Norma (QUAST) SULLENS:

4-1-5. Russell Gene "Rusty" SULLENS, born 7 Oct 1957, Peoria, Illinois. Rusty died 18 Oct 1974 in a single car accident where he was driving alone and ran off the road and hit a tree, just 11 days after his 17th birthday.

4-1-6. Douglas "Doug" SULLENS, born Sep 1965.
    Doug married Jackie Jo JARVIS.
    (See #4-1-6 following)




#4-1-2
Basil E. Sullens

of
Marion County, Illinois

Basil E. SULLENS, born 1 Oct 1942, son of Russel Leoria and Zora Mae (SIMMONS) SULLENS.
    Basil married Janice Hope"Jan" HEADLEY 28 Mar 1964, Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois. She was born born 27 Jul 1947, Alma, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of James R. and Helen Pauline (CALDWELL) (DONOHO) HEADLEY (See Chapter 13, #3-2). Jan died 31 Dec 2003, Marion County, Illinois. Burial was at Martin Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.

Children of Basil E. and Janice Hope (HEADLEY) SULLENS:

4-1-2-1. David Allen SULLENS, of Alma, Illinois.

4-1-2-2. Daren Ray SULLENS, born 1968
    Darren married Jennifer L. PAYNE.
    (See #4-1-2-2 following)

4-1-2-3. Brad Stephen SULLENS, born 4 Jun 1978.
    (See #4-1-2-3 following)




#4-1-2-2
Daren Ray Sullens

of
Odin Township, Marion County, Illinos

Daren Ray SULLENS, born 1968.
    Darren married Jennifer L. PAYNE She was born 1969.
    In 2007, they were living on Ferrydale Road in rural Odin, Marion County, Illinois.

Children of Daren Ray and Jennifer (PAYNE) SULLENS:

4-1-2-2-1. Dawson SULLENS, born 20 Sep 2000.

4-1-2-2-2. Delany SULLENS, born Jul 2005.




4-1-2-3
Brad Stephen Sullens

of
Alma, Marion County, Illinois

Brad Stephen SULLENS, born 4 Jun 1978.
    Brad lived of Alma, Illinois.

Children of Brad Stephen SULLENS:

4-1-2-3-1. Noah YOUNKER.

4-1-2-3-2. Breanna SULLENS.




#4-1-6
Douglas Sullens

of
Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan

Douglas "Doug" SULLENS, born Sep 1965, son of Russell Leoria and Norma (QUAST) SULLENS.
    Doug married Jackie Jo JARVIS of Iowa. She was born Jun 1962.
    Douglas runs a Metallurgical Q.C. lab for Harbor Metal Treating Company.
    In 2007, Doug and Jackie and family are living in Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan.

Children of Douglas and Jackie Jo (JARVIS) SULLENS:

4-1-6-1. Sara Jane SULLENS, born 1994/95.

4-1-6-2. Russell "Rusty" SULLENS, born 1995/96.




#5
Wilford McWhirter

of
Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois

Wilford McWHIRTER, Sr., born 17 Feb 1904, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, son of Charles and Pearl (WILLIAMS) McWHIRTER. Wilford died 11 May 1995, Winfield, DuPage County, Illinois. Last place of residence was Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois.
    Wilford married Dorothy Alice KAISER. She was born 27 Sep 1905. Dorothy died Nov 1990. Her last place of residence was Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois.

Children of Wilford and Dorothy Alice ( KAISER) McWHIRTER:

5-1. daughter McWHIRTER,
    She is married with two children.

5-2 Wilford "Will" McWHIRTER, Jr., born 16 Feb 1948.
    Wilford married Carolyn FORS 12 Jun 1971. She was born Jul 1948.
    In 2008, they live in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan.

    Daughters of Wilford and Carolyn (FORS) McWHIRTER:

    5-2-1. Sonya McWHIRTER, born Jan 1975.

    5-2-2. K. R. McWHIRTER, born Aug 1977.




#6
Milford / Melford McWhirter

of
Alma, Marion County, Illinois

Milford McWHIRTER, born 1 Feb 1905, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, son of Charles and Pearl (WILLIAMS) McWHIRTER. He died 8:20 A. M., Tuesday, 12 May 1987, Doctor's Nursing Home, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. He is buried in Martin Cemetery. His name is Melford McWHIRTER on his social security record.
    Milford married Melita ANDERSON. She was born 17 Oct 1907, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of Adolph ANDERSON. She died 4 Aug 1976. Last place of residence was Alma, Marion County, Illinois. Social Security has her death date as 1976. The obituaries of Milford has it as 1974.
    On 17 Apr 1930, the census shows Milford (25) and Melita (24) McWHIRTER living at 4455 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. They were renting and paying $37.50 a month in rent. They owned a radio. Milford was a supervisor at an Electric Manufacturer. Melita was a telephone operator.
    They later lived in Wheaton, Illinois and retired to Alma.
    Milford was a retired draftsman for the Chicago Telephone Company. He was a member of the Salem Moose Lodge.

Children of Milford and Melita (ANDERSON) McWHIRTER:

6-1. M. Richard McWHIRTER, born 1929, Illinois. He died before 1987.

6-2. a son McWHIRTER, died before 1987.

    Grandson of Milford and Melita (ANDERSON) McWHIRTER:

    6-?-1. son McWHIRTER. (Note: I don't know the name of this grandson of Milford's, nor do I know which son of Milford's is the father of him. At Milford's death he had two sons who proceded him in death, but was survived by one grandson.)




#9
Bessie McWhirter Stalcup

of
St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri

Bessie McWHIRTER, born 9 Aug 1910, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Charles and Pearl (WILLIAMS) McWHIRTER. She died 26 Jul 1988. Last place of residence was St. Louis, Missouri.
    Bessie married Raymond "Ray" STALCUP 27 Jul 1927, Marion County, Illinois. She was 17 and he was 18 when they married. He was born 24 Aug 1909, Marion County, Illinois, son of Milton and Callie (___?___) STALCUP. Milton was the son of Simon STALCUP. Ray died Nov 1958.
    On 7 May 1930, the census shows Raymond (20) and Bessie (19) STALCUP living with his parents, Milton (49) and Callie (37) STALCUP, at 729 North Shelby, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. With them was their daughter Betty J. STALCUP age 1. Also in the household was Raymond's sister Edna STAUCUP age 18; and his brother Dale STALCUP age 13; and Raymond's widowed grandfather, Simon STALCUP age 85. Raymond was a clerk at a grocery store. Milton was a conductor on the railroad. Callie was a sorter at Brown Shoe Company.
    They lived in St. Louis, Missouri.

Child of Raymond and Bessie (McWHIRTER) STALCUP:

9-1. Betty J. STALCUP, born 1928/29, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.

9-2. Barbara STALCUP. She died before 2003.
    Barbara married LeRoy MAYS.
    She was a telephone operator at one time.




#10
Ralph McWhirter

of
Alma, Marion County, Illinois

Ralph McWHIRTER, born 25 Dec 1911, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, son of Charles and Pearl (WILLIAMS) McWHIRTER. He died 17 Jan 1978. Last place of residence was Alma, Marion County, Illinois. Buried in Martin Cemetery.
    He was a meat cutter.

Children of Ralph McWHIRTER:

10-1. Michael McWHIRTER.
    Lived in South Carolina.

10-2. Barbara McWHIRTER.




#11
Mary McWhirter Whitford

of
Alma, Marion County, Illinois

Mary McWHIRTER, born 1913, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Charles and Pearl (WILLIAMS) McWHIRTER. Mary died 4 Jul 2006, Salem Township Hospital, Salem, Marion County, Illinois. She was 92. Obituary said to be buried in Alma which ususally means the Alma Cemetery, but her husband was buried in Martin Cemetery, west of Alma.
    Mary married Glenn WHITFORD He was born 24 Dec 1904. He died 30 Dec 1971. Buried in Martin Cemetery.
    They lived in Alma.
    At her death, listed as her survivor, companion Oscar SHULER. Other survivers mentioned in obituary were nieces and nephew Emogene VANCE and Dorothy CRANE of Salem and Max SULLENS of Iuka and Delilah CALDWELL of Alma.
    Mary was a retired bookkeeper.
    Mary was a member of the Easter Star.
    No children.




#13
Dorothy M. McWhirter Anderson

of
Dayton, Ohio
and
Salem, Marion County, Illinois

Dorothy M. McWHIRTER, born 22 Aug 1917, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Charles and Pearl (WILLIAMS) McWHIRTER. She died Sunday, 13 Nov 1988, St. Louis, Missouri. Last place of residence was Salem, Marion County, Illinois. She is buried at Martin Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
    Dorothy married Keith ANDERSON He died in 1964.
    They lived in Dayton, Ohio until retirement and then moved to Salem, Illinois.
    They were members of Givens Chapel. She was a member of the Eastern Star.
    Evidently no children.





Charles McWhirter
Chapter 1




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